If You Were a Student in 1966 at Elaine Hatfield

question 89

Multiple Choice

If you were a student in 1966 at Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues' first-year orientation dance, what would most likely influence your desire to date again the person with whom you were paired?

• A) the date's intelligence
• B) the date's self-esteem
• C) the date's physical attractiveness
• D) the date's similarity to you

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Definitions:

Roommate

A person with whom one shares a living facility such as a room or apartment but usually not a family or romantic relationship.

Pseudoconflict

A perceived conflict where there is actually no disagreement but the misunderstanding arises from poor communication.

Misunderstandings

Situations where communication or intentions are not correctly interpreted, leading to confusion or discord.

Strategies

Planned actions or policies designed to achieve specific goals or outcomes.